Last Listing description (October 2013)
SOLD!
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, CLOSING THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER AT 12 NOON (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR).
BLUESTONE BEAUTY - COSMOPOLITAN LIVING!
This eye-catching 1900???s bluestone Villa is quietly positioned, in a gorgeous, tree-lined no-through street and just a short stroll to the mecca of cosmopolitan activity along Unley Road, including Walford.
Privately set behind tall brush fencing, providing a pedestrian gate, double gates, neat red brick paved driveway & paths. There is secure off-street parking for up to 3 vehicles, including a 2nd set of gates opening to the carport with a sensor light.
From the moment you step inside, there is an instant feeling of space and natural light, captured from the desirable northerly aspect at the front. The home has been thoughtfully up-dated in recent years, with a large extension at the rear providing stylish ???family size??? living.
The traditional features displayed complement the fresh white wall d??cor, tall ceilings, decorative fireplaces and rich polished Baltic floors.
There is a wide arched hallway which includes period-style light fittings & a black-iron security screen door.
The 4 front rooms of the home comprise 3 double bedrooms, whilst the 4th childrens??? bedroom in the extension, could be ultized as an office, offering a pleasant garden view. The main bedroom provides a sparkling white tiled en-suite, complete with a feature-stone tile frieze and leadlight window. The en-suite is fitted with a bath (non-working spa), chrome-framed corner shower, freestanding vanity (glass top & polished chrome tap ware), dual-flush toilet, heated lighting & ducted evaporative air-cond. Step through from the en-suite to a walk-in robe, lined with good hanging space, drawers & shelves.
There is a spacious central lounge room with large picture windows, a gas flame-fire (traditional natural timber mantelpiece), Victorian Cove cornices and access to a wine cellar.
A door closes off the 4 front rooms to the classic rear extension. There is a 4-door linen press where the old meets the new.
The well designed extension incorporates a stunning gourmet kitchen, dining and family areas. There is a wing left of the kitchen which can also be closed-off, offering an optional 4th child???s bedroom or office, gorgeous full bathroom, separate laundry and a twin-door linen press.
Enjoy cooking up a storm and entertaining in style in the well equipped kitchen. There is a cleverly placed curved black granite island bench providing up to 5 spaces for bar chairs. The appliances include a wide, stainless steel Ariston gas cooktop, wide stainless steel electric under-bench oven, stainless steel ???Commercial Style??? canopy rangehood, Bosch stainless steel dishwasher, microwave cupboard, twin-door pantry, double sink & water filter. There are taupe-toned glass splashbacks to complement the rich cream 2 pack cabinetry.
The kitchen adjoins large, light-filled, fully air-conditioned, open plan dining & family areas, lined with polished timber floorboards, with each area offering classic French doors, opening to sandstone-toned paved paths & an outdoor entertaining area with a custom-fitted shade sail ??? ideal for summer get-togethers.
Step up from the paved entertaining to a neat lawn area ??? great for children & pets to play, including lush garden beds.
Extras Include:- Ducted evaporative air-conditioning, ducted gas heating, gas flame-fire, reverse-cycle split-system air-conditioner, computerized watering system (front only), gas instantaneous hot water service, water-filter, security screen doors, decorative fireplaces, Victorian Cove cornices, wine cellar, 2 linen presses, white-painted timber venetians, white holland blinds & natural timber venetians.
A ???Stylish Malvern Villa!'